New Director for University of Florida/IFAS SWFREC

Dan Citrus, Education, Field Crops, Florida

Back on July 1st, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) in Immokalee saw a new director at the helm. UF/IFAS Senior Vice President Dr. Scott Angle told Southeast AgNet that person is Dr. Michael Burton, who has a strong background in agronomy. Click here to learn more about Dr. Burton and the rest of the SWFREC …

Tools for Varroa Management Guide

Dan Citrus, This Land of Ours

An update to a tool used for honey bee health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Honey Bee Health Coalition unveiled the 8th Edition of the Tools for Varroa Management Guide . The guide provides information on the latest tools and options for beekeepers in the USA and Canada to keep bees healthy and manage varroa mites, which spread disease …

UF/IFAS Researcher Developing a “Flavor Tool”

Dan Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Herbs, Research, Specialty Crops

Research efforts continue at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in the area of food chemistry and quality, with an emphasis on the flavor (aroma and taste) of fruits, herbs and other agricultural commodities. UF-IFAS Senior Vice President Dr. Scott Angle explained to Southeast AgNet that Dr. Yu Wang is developing a “flavor tool” that relies on artificial intelligence to …

Florida State FFA Officers Participate in Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo

Dan Citrus Expo News, Education, Florida

The 2022 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo took place last week in North Fort Myers, Florida, where more than 150 exhibitors from six different countries were on hand. Attendees from across the Southeast were in attendance of the annual event, which involved both citrus and specialty crop growers. And a big presence was also noted once again this year by the Florida State …

Miss Florida Citrus Visits Citrus, Specialty Crop Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News

The reigning Miss Florida Citrus, Payton Barrington from Orlando, was able to attend the Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo last week in North Ft. Myers, Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman had a chance to not only get a quick picture with her, but also talk with Payton about her many accomplishments over the past few years. Payton was able to …

USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management

Dan Beef, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Eggs, Field Crops, Fruits, Herbs, Livestock, Organic, Peanuts, Pecans, Pork, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Wheat

Now that both the U.S. Senate and House have passed the Inflation Reduction Act, it only awaits the signature of President Biden. And the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed the passage of the Act, which they note will deliver $19.5 billion in new conservation funding to support climate-smart agriculture. Funding from the Act is designed to will bolster new steps …

Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening

Dan Agriscience, Citrus, Huanglongbing (HLB)/Citrus Greening, Research, Research, This Land of Ours

How science is the key weapon in the fight against Citrus Greening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) is the bacterial pathogen that causes “citrus greening disease,” one of the most destructive diseases of citrus worldwide. PPQ scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR/Cas systems to …

Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo Starts Wednesday?

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Education

The 2022 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo starts Wednesday, August 17th,  at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Florida. “We’re really looking forward to the 2022 Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo,” said show director Josh McGill. “This is a terrific event for growers to come out and get some great CEU (continuing education unit) credits, hear some great seminars and visit the trade …